Stadium Interior
3D Laser Scanning

A complete stadium interior scan requires hundreds to thousands of individual scan positions depending on venue size and complexity. For reference, Elland Road Stadium in the UK required 5,250 scan positions to fully document interiors and exteriors. A typical 40,000-seat arena might need 500-2,000 interior scan positions. Our team optimizes scan placement to ensure complete coverage while minimizing redundancy and project duration.

Interior scanning typically takes 3-7 days depending on venue size and access. A focused scan of specific levels or areas (e.g., one concourse level) may take 1-2 days. A complete interior survey of a large NFL stadium can take 5-7 days. We use a combination of tripod-based scanners (Trimble X12) for high-detail areas and mobile scanners (NavVis VLX3) for rapid capture of large open spaces, optimizing the balance between speed and detail.

Yes. Interior scanning can be phased around venue operations. We can scan specific sections during off-hours, work around scheduled events, and coordinate with facility management to access restricted areas. The NavVis VLX3 mobile scanner is especially suited for occupied environments — it captures data while walking through spaces with minimal disruption. Many venue operators schedule comprehensive scans during off-season periods.

Tripod scanners (Trimble X12, Leica RTC360) are placed on a tripod at each scan position, capturing extremely detailed point clouds with ±1-2mm accuracy. They are best for structural documentation, MEP systems, and areas requiring maximum precision. Mobile scanners (NavVis VLX3) are wearable SLAM-based systems that capture data continuously while the operator walks through spaces, achieving ±5mm accuracy at dramatically faster speeds. For stadiums, we typically use both — tripod for critical areas, mobile for large open concourses.

Standard interior deliverables include registered point clouds (E57, RCP, LAS), floor plans derived from scan data, section views, and a project documentation report. Enhanced deliverables include NavVis IVION interactive digital twin (navigable 3D walkthrough), BIM-ready point cloud packages optimized for Revit/Navisworks import, MEP system documentation, and clash detection-ready datasets. We tailor deliverables to your specific renovation, facility management, or construction documentation needs.

Before any scanning begins, we establish a site control network — a series of surveyed reference points throughout the venue. Both interior scanners and exterior drones reference these control points, ensuring all data aligns in a single coordinate system. The result is a seamless digital model where you can navigate from the parking lot through the concourse to the seating bowl to the roof — all in one unified 3D dataset.

Interior scanning costs depend on venue size, number of levels, detail requirements, and deliverable format. A focused scan of specific areas (one concourse level, suites section) starts at $10,000-$25,000. A comprehensive interior survey of an entire stadium ranges $25,000-$75,000. Combined with aerial exterior scanning and digital twin delivery, complete projects range $50,000-$150,000+. We provide detailed quotes after reviewing your venue and project scope.

Yes. Accurate 3D models of seating layouts, concourses, stairs, exits, and circulation paths provide the geometric foundation for crowd simulation software. Venue operators and safety consultants use this data to model evacuation scenarios, optimize ingress/egress flows, and test capacity changes before implementation. The point cloud captures every architectural constraint — door widths, corridor heights, railing positions — that affects crowd movement.